Set to go on sale "this calendar quarter" across a number of leading retailers in various global markets, Qualcomm and Microsoft's Always Connected PCs will have the full backing of America's big four carriers.

Some of the most immersive future VR headsets will be powered by the Snapdragon 845 chip, according to Qualcomm. The SoC also comes with an AI Engine and Broadcast Audio technology for high-end smartphones.

Samsung itself unwillingly contributes to the Galaxy S9 leak bonanza today, with a couple of real-life product photographs also uncovered, and a March 16 global release date practically etched in stone.